Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 15121

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: StanleyRed Developments Ltd

Agent: AshtonHale

I&O_15680
StanleyRed broadly supports the suggested policy approach towards housing mix and type of housing as set out within HO 1 yet believe this could be strengthened to allow for greater flexibility on a site-by-site basis, particularly in strategic or edgeof-settlement locations that could accommodate a broader range of uses. We recommend that Policy HO 1 be amended to explicitly acknowledge that specialist and mixed-tenure housing opportunities may also be appropriately located on sustainable edge-of-settlement sites. This would help ensure the policy remains responsive to local context and land availability and supports inclusive, place-based growth. Such flexibility would align with the NPPF’s objectives around meeting diverse housing needs, making effective use of land, and planning positively for mixed-use developments that create healthy, inclusive, and vibrant communities.

Comment

Representation ID: 15122

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: StanleyRed Developments Ltd

Agent: AshtonHale

I&O_15681
While the overarching aim of Policy HO2 to secure affordable housing delivery is supported, the approach should incorporate greater flexibility particularly for edgeof- settlement or Green Belt release sites promoted through the Local Plan. Development on previously undeveloped land often brings additional and unforeseen costs, such as infrastructure requirements or Green Belt mitigation measures. It is therefore important that Policy HO2 allows site-specific viability considerations to be assessed at the application stage, ensuring that affordable housing requirements remain deliverable without undermining the overall viability of development.

Comment

Representation ID: 15123

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: StanleyRed Developments Ltd

Agent: AshtonHale

I&O_15682
The emerging Local Plan should ensure that it sets out a clear criteria on what constitutes as appropriate Green Belt development in line with the 2024 version of the NPPF. Clearer definitions would provide greater clarity for applicants and decision makers. It is also important that the Plan recognise that in order to achieve sustainable development in well-connected locations, Green Belt release will be appropriate Therefore, while detailed Green Belt guidance is welcomed, this should be balanced with a criteria-based policy that also facilitates strategic and sustainable Green Belt release where exceptional circumstances are demonstrable.